A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 647490 Details
Epoch: 29 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 647535 epoch_slot_no: 21135 block_no: 647459 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-02-20 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x748f2af6b06f561b81f9ac7df42badf0d5767c22e888da224419b47905bf53c4Block Operator
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